Laboratory Technician I

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Company Description Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021.   ****Job Description Job Summary
: Performs a variety of chemical, biological, and physical tests required for research, development or quality control. Compiles data for reports. Assists in special studies in the laboratory and in the field. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Sets up equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, or process control. Cleans and makes minor repairs on laboratory apparatus and equipment and ensures a high standard of housekeeping, quality control and safety.
2. Collects water samples in the field as assigned and performs routine tests such as turbidity, alkalinity, pH and residual chlorine. Records and computes results from test data and maintains quality control records and charts as assigned. Performs quantitative and qualitative analyses to determine chemical and physical properties of experimental and developmental materials.
3. Prepares chemical solutions used in performing water analysis following standardized formulas or experimental procedures. Assists in maintaining an inventory of chemical stores. Collects and logs all Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents for chemical stores.
4. Maintains and distributes as necessary, current Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for applicable methods. Informs Laboratory Supervisory immediately of any personnel, equipment, instrument and material problems and SOP or methodology deviations. Responds to and documents any necessary corrective action.
5. Responds to customer inquiries by performing wet chemistry analysis and completing proper reports.
Qualifications Education/Experience
Associate’s degree or equivalent,
with coursework in qualitative and quantitative Chemistry or biology preferred. (Must meet minimum qualifications established by regulatory agencies if working in a NELAC or State Certified Lab).
Zero to two years experience in a related position
in a similar environment with ability to use laboratory apparatus and equipment to perform accurate, repeatable work and to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Certification/Licenses:
Must possess a valid driver’s license
and a safe driving record if performing field work.
Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHA and Quality Training.
Learns to perform more complex tests and analysis. Applicable technical training as required.
Stays abreast of new technology, water treatment and separation methods, procedures and regulations infield by reading business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental publications.
HAZWOPER
(Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) Level I and II First Responder Certification if required at site.
May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development. Knowledge, Skills and Ability
: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Exposure to computerized lab equipment and related systems preferred.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Ability to adhere to Company policies and procedures and to quickly develop proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.)
Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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